Title
Acceptance of an Airports Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP) Grant No. 3-12-0028-046-2021 in the amount of $2,293,744 (B)
Explanation
The Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority (GACRAA) received an offer from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an Airport Coronavirus Response Grant Program (ACRGP) Grant No. 3-12-0028-046-2021 in an amount up to $2,293,744.00 to help offset a decline in revenues arising from diminished airport operations and activities as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
GACRAA submitted to the FAA an Airport Coronavirus Response Grant application dated February 16, 2021 and provided a copy to the City of Gainesville.
Because the City of Gainesville retains title to the land upon which Gainesville Regional Airport operates, the City of Gainesville, in addition to GACRAA, must formally accept all federal grant offers.
GACRAA on April 22, 2021, adopted Resolution No. 21-016, which accepted and authorized execution of the grant offer.
Strategic Connection
Goal 4: Resilient Local Economy
Fiscal Note
FAA ACGRP grants do not require a local match and the Gainesville Regional Airport implements the proceeds of the grant consistent with all applicable grant assurances as outlined in the Airport CEO’s letter dated April 20, 2021.
Recommendation
The City Commission adopt the resolution and authorize the Mayor and City Attorney to execute and the City Clerk to certify said Grant Agreement.